Ljubljana is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Ljubljana works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Ljubljana, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Ljubljana, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Ljubljana starts at around €110 per night, with a typical rate near €135 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Grand Hotel Union Eurostars, 4-star, guest rating 10 from 2818 reviews, from €208 per night; Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel, 5-star, guest rating 10 from 317 reviews, from €635 per night; ONE66 Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 6197 reviews, from €153 per night; Hotel Heritage, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 2147 reviews, from €233 per night; Hotel Florjančkov Hram, 3-star, guest rating 9.3 from 1607 reviews, from €132 per night.
Day trips & routes: Pula (Croatia, cross-border) — about 205 km, 2h 20m drive; Treviso (Italy, cross-border) — about 253 km, 2h 42m drive; Venice (Italy, cross-border) — about 247 km, 3h 3m drive; Salzburg (Austria, cross-border) — about 283 km, 3h 13m drive. 4 of 4 routes cross a border — check the rental company's terms before you go.
Ljubljana: what to know
Things to see: "City Tour of Ljubljana", rated 5 from 51 reviews, from €180; "E-bike tour Škofja Loka", rated 5 from 29 reviews, from €180; "Axe Throwing Experience in Ljubljana", rated 5 from 28 reviews, from €58; "Love tour in Ljubljana - Tales of Love in Ljubljana", rated 5 from 27 reviews, from €29; "Bled & Bohinj lakes with Skofja Loka | Private trip from Ljubljana", rated 5 from 21 reviews, from €740.
Ljubljana has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Ljubljana is around €135, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Ljubljana you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 4 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Slovenia, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
